Amazing Adventures in Budapest

If you have done enough walking and would like to try something a bit more adventurous, there are many options to choose from. There are numerous different modes of transport and award-winning river excursions that make Budapest stand out even more on the colourful map of Europe.

Memories of the Belle Epoque: Hungarian Operetta

Part of the cultural heritage of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, the international genre of operetta received an unmistakable twist in Hungary and has become a real hungaricum. This light opera was incredibly popular in the Belle Epoque and the following decades, but spectacular performances can still be enjoyed nowadays.

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It is by no means an exaggeration to state that Budapest is a frontrunner for winning the title of ashion Capital of Central Europe. The clothes of Hungarian designers are worn from Hollywood to Tokyo, and the careers of models Barbara Palvin, Vanessa Axente and Eniko Mihalik, all of whom promote Hungarian beauty, style and creativity on the pages of international fashion magazines, were launched in Hungary.

Regardless of the number of days they stay, tourists often say that if they had an extra day in Budapest, they would have been able to see everything worthwhile. Now, the truth is, even an extra day might not be enough, as the neighbouring settlements also offer adventures that are hard to find anywhere else in the world.

Even the residents of Budapest have trouble choosing where to go in their free time as there are festivals, concerts and new exhibitions on practically every corner throughout the whole year. The streets of the city are always packed with both Hungarians and foreigners hungry for culture.

Gastro Adventures

Among the many charming cities surrounding the Hungarian capital, it is no question that Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom are the most famous, and visited by Hungarian and international tourists. There are more and more visitors who adjust their itinerary and programs to the culinary delights of a region.

Dobos cake, Rigó Jancsi, Esterházy cake… just some of the sweet classics of Hungarian cuisine and compulsory elements of a visit to any of the Hungarian confectioneries. From a romantic love story to 19th century innovation, they all have a story, and are much more than food: they are telling stories and are a piece of history themselves.

Head Chef Tiago Sabarigo claims to demand strict discipline in the kitchen, but he also works 14-16 hours per day himself. However, when one enters the restaurant, does not see tired faces or gets dishes produced on a conveyor belt. "The secret is inspiration" – says the chef smiling.

In a nutshell

Wine was introduced to Hungary by the Romans, and the country was known for its excellent wines until the devastation of World War II and the Communist era. Recently Hungarian wines have had a renaissance and garnering prizes in international competitions.

Budapest is a city of full of surprises and wonder, with its lively centre, pretty parks, majestic river, tall church spires and lavish spas. One of the most exciting cities in the world, Budapest is full of secrets to uncover, hidden spots to explore and old favourites to revisit. This is the city where being bored is not an option.

Budapest has a well-developed public transportation system, with a network of a great number of routes of trams, buses, trolleys, undergrounds and sub-urban railway lines. Maps, schedule, and other important info here.